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Edamame — BoiledS
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Edamame

Boiled · Plant Proteins

60/100S tier
Calories121
Protein11.9g
Fiber5.2g
Sodium6mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 60 out of 100, #1 of 15 plant proteins. Clean label carries the score (97/100); micronutrients drags it down (35/100).

The short version: The best whole-food plant protein here — folate off the charts.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.2g7%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 6mg0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g19%
Protein 11.9g24%
Folate 311mcg78%
Magnesium 64mg15%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 60

Clean label ×1597
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2078
Fiber ×1554
Protein ×3049
Micronutrients ×2035

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#1 of 15 in Plant Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Edamame healthy?

It grades S — 60 out of 100, #1 of 15 plant proteins in our system. The best whole-food plant protein here — folate off the charts.

How many calories are in Edamame?

121 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Edamame calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.